1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1448 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 135 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |